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Burns to take over as CEO; Stenzel moving to consulting role for IFPA

Cathy Burns, currently co-CEO of the new International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) formed by the combination of United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), will become its singular CEO effective March 31.... more

Major marketing campaign launched by California Strawberries

In time for National Strawberry Day, California Strawberries is set to amplify strawberries and their many health benefits via the new year-long, consumer-focused campaign ‘Love, Strawberries.’ Inspired by the love and the care the heart-healthy ... more

Cyclospora inactivation methods target of A1 validation

Scott Lenaghan, Ph.D. with the University of Tennessee, is enlisting artificial intelligence and machine learning to speed detection of Cyclospora cayetanensis’ infectious life stage. “Right now, the only way to know whether it’s viable is a... more

Sakata Seed America launches CEA-focused website

Sakata Seed America has officially launched a comprehensive website detailing specifics of Sakata’s CEA product offerings. In 2019, Sakata Seed America became a leader in the breeding world to pivot focus for an array of existing genetics that ... more

Idaho potato farm assessed $25K in penalties for ag labor violations

U.S. Department of Labor investigators determined that an Idaho employer violated its obligations to guest workers Guest workers often travel hundreds, if not thousands of miles from their native countries to the U.S. to perform seasonal work, muc... more

Southeast experts to be featured at ‘AI-driven Innovations in Agriculture’ event

The Auburn University College of Agriculture and its fellow land-grant universities throughout the Southeast are jointly hosting a conference next month to address the potential of artificial intelligence, robotics and automation in agriculture. T... more

New president named by Ontario Produce Marketing Association

The board of directors announced Stephen Reid’s appointment as president of The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA), effective Feb. 28. Reid joins the OPMA after a long career in progressively senior association executive roles as the d... more